Free Supplies for Cancer Patients

Did you know that we have a large inventory of supplies available free of charge to cancer patients and their families? Please call and schedule a time to choose among our large assortment of hand knitted caps, wigs of all styles, prayer shawls, nutritional supplements, walkers, wheelchairs, and many publications from the American Cancer Society. Specially trained volunteers are  also available for one-on-one peer support. We will match you up with someone who has lived through a similar cancer experience; available to both patients and caregivers.
 
For spiritual support, please come by and pick up our special prayer packet which includes material on St. Peregrine, the patron saint of cancer patients, and the other saints featured in the shrine. Plus you'll receive a medal, prayer cards, a rosary and more.

If you cannot come by in person, we will gladly mail you any of the items above, postage paid!

Please call 480-844-4493, or email us at  Christ_the_King@ctk-catholic.org

everything to do

"When St. John Mary Vianney arrived at the obscure little village of Ars, someone said to him with bitterness, 'Here there is nothing to do.' 'Therefore there is everything to do,' replied the Saint.

"And he began immediately to act. What did he do? He arose at 2:00 AM in the morning and went to pray near the altar in the dark church. He recited the Divine Office and prepared himself for Holy Mass. After the Holy Sacrifice, he made his thanksgiving; then he remained at prayer until noon. He would be always kneeling on the floor without any support, with a Rosary in his hand and his eyes fixed on the tabernacle."

- from Jesus, Our Eucharistic Love, by Fr. Stefano Manelli, O.F.M. Conv., S.T.D.

Stretching Out-Reach

Director, Co-founder and designer of the St. Peregrine Shrine, Melissa Veselovsky, continual extends her reach to help those afflicted with cancer.

She is currently working full-time at the Ironwood Cancer and Research Center. She is a patient navigator at Ironwood, where she provides non-clinical support to patients by offering them peer support through the American Cancer Society LINC program (which she created and co-founded), free supplies and services, as well as program connections that assist on a psycho-social level.

Melissa continues to be an important innovator in the Valley by reaching out to cancer patients through the creation of unique programs that address unmet needs. We all indebted to her for the mission and creation of this beautiful shrine.


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Anointing of the Sick

Anointing of the Sick

the first Monday of every month

after 8:00 am Mass
 
The anointing is available to anyone who is about to undergo major surgery, is elderly and in a weakened condition, those suffering from mental illness, or for sick children. The person need not be dangerously ill to receive the sacrament. Anointing of the Sick is offered every month, on the first Monday, right after 8 AM mass. For those who are home bound, please call 480-844-4478 to schedule an appointment.

Evening of Reflection by Fr. Peter Bui

Thursday, Dec 2, 2010 
7:00 PM in the Church

The Shrine will be closed on 12/2 to allow all adorers time to attend Fr. Peter's Reflections on the Eucharist and Adoration. Doug Slater will conclude with Adoration and Prayer. Refreshments provided by the CtK Adoration Core Team.

If you would like the to share 1-2 minutes on graces and blessings received through hourly adoration, please call your hourly captain.

Rosary Prayer Group

The rosary is prayed two times a month on the 2nd and 4th Thursday (excluding holidays). Hosted by HTBC Cancer Ministry, we welcome anyone who would like to participate. Meet at 7 pm in the St. Peregrine Shine. Prayers from the shrine's book of intentions are also prayed.

Rosary Prayer Group

Every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the Month

7:00 PM  
in St. Peregrine Shrine

Shrine highlighted in East Valley Tribune

A reporter from the East Valley Tribune stopped by CtK recently to help spread the word on the St. Peregrine Shrine. The reporter interviewed the shrine director, Melissa Veselovsky, to get the history on how the shrine came to be built. Also interviewed for the article were cancer survivor, Patty Coy, and myself Michelle Fletcher, to find out more about how we offer support and assistance to cancer patients and their families as part of our LINC program developed with the American Cancer Society.

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Parishioner Celebrates Recovery

Patty Coy makes the news when Christ the King second graders sign her head in celebration of her cancer recovery. Prayers from kids, friends and family at CtK have been answered as Patty gets word she is currently free of cancer. Patty is involved at the St. Peregrine Shrine leading our prayer group. She also offers peer support, through our LINC program, to others who are recently diagnosed, in hopes they will find the comfort she has found from prayer and in visiting the shrine.

Flowers for Jesus

St. Peregrine Shrine is now accepting donations for the flowers and plants that adorn the inside of the Shrine.

You may make a donation through the parish office at Christ the King Church. When offering your donation please indicate that the purpose is specifically for the plants and flowers in the Shrine.

If you would like to make the donation in honor of someone, you may use the the donation forms located in the Shrine.

Could You Spend an Hour with Me?

The times most in need of committed Adorers are:

• 11 am Thursday
• 12 noon  Sunday
• 1 pm  Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday or Sunday
• 2 pm Monday
• 4 pm Tuesday
• 5 pm Saturday
• 6 pm Saturday or Sunday
• 7 pm Saturday
• 9 pm Sunday
• 11 pm Thursday or Sunday
• 12 midnight Wednesday or Sunday
• 1 am Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday
• 2 am Tuesday - Sunday
• 3 am Monday, Thursday, Friday or Sunday
• 4 am Sunday

To participate in Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, please call Linda Smock at 602-628-3062  or email lsmock9288@aol.com. For Spanish contact, please call 480-964-1719. Other times are also available.

St. Peregrine 3rd Annual Golf Tournament 2010

St Peregrine Golf Tournament 5/2010

Latin Mass Every Saturday

Please join us for Latin Mass on Saturday mornings in the St. Peregrine Shrine (space permitting).

Latin Novus Ordo Mass

8:00am Saturday

St. Peregrine Shrine

April Shrine Events

April 5 to April 9

Divine Mercy Novena

2:45 pm

April 8

Cancer Prayer Service

7 pm

April 24

Latin Novus Ordo Mass

8 am

New Cancer Journey

Last month, church secretary Anny Sanchez was diagnosed with breast cancer and just five days ago, Anny had a double mastectomy. Her journey is one of faith and hope.

Anny is a 54-year old mother of 2 adult children. She had always been diligent in performing breast self exams but had never had a routine mammogram. She found a hard painful lump in her right breast and contacted her doctor right away.

The doctor sent her for a mammogram and a diagnostic ultrasound. The mammogram and the ultrasound revealed that there was also a lump in her other breast and that the first lump was very suspicious for cancer and almost certainly involved the lymph nodes. A needle biopsy was done and it confirmed Anny's worst fear... cancer.

Anny was scared! She didn't know what to expect or what to do next. It seemed that everyone had a different opinion on what she should do. It became clear that the "right" answer was going to be what was best for her. For Anny, it was the decision to have a double mastectomy, also called a "bilateral mastectomy" - an operation in which a surgeon would remove both of her breasts. Almost immediately after being diagnosed, Anny was surrounded by friends that offered their own personal experience with cancer as a source of hope and encouragement. Gradually the fear dissolved and the hope and faith of people around her filled her with joy. Her faith in God was strengthened and she started to pray for a miracle. On the evening before her surgery, Anny noticed that the lump felt a little smaller. She wasn't sure if it was her imagination or not, but it felt different to her. She prayed for healing. A friend prayed with her and laid her hands on her in prayer. Together they prayed that the doctors would remove all of the cancer and that the lymph nodes would be clear. She told God that with Him she could handle the mastectomy and the changes that came with it. She would bear this cross lovingly. They asked St. Peregrine to pray for her. When Anny awoke from surgery, her prayers had been answered! The doctors had removed all of the cancer and the lymph nodes were negative. Anny continues to recuperate from surgery and hopes to use her story to encourage others, especially Hispanic women, to get a mammogram.

AZ Republic Article on the Shrine 2/27/10

"Mesa Shrine Draws Cancer Patients"
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Cancer Resource Center offers help

The Cancer Resource Center, located inside the new St. Peregrine Shrine, assisted one of our first patients last week.

After receiving a call from a patient wanting to obtain a wig from the Center, she was encouraged to come in and select a style from the choices available. When the patient arrived that same morning, she was able to pick out a wig she liked, plus was she was given other helpful items such as a special prayer shawl (created by volunteers who pray for the recipient as they knit the shawl), a St. Peregrine medal, and extensive printed material to take home, from the American Cancer Society. The patient spoke to a trained volunteer who was able to provide peer support, and then took a tour of the Chapel, which included viewing the Wailing Wall that contains prayer notes visibly tucked into the wall.

When expressing a desire to receive the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, the director of the Shrine, Melissa Veselovsky, was able to locate Fr. Peter who administered the sacrament on the spot. She received Father's blessing and was anointed with oil.

Before completing her visit, the patient was moved to pray with the relic of St. Peregrine, located in the Resource center, as well as offer her prayers in the Shrine before the sacred Host. She affirmed that the Shrine was a beautiful, healing place that gives peace to those in need of support before, during and after treatment.

The Cancer Resource Center provides supplies for cancer patients, including head coverings, wigs, booties, prayer shawls, printed material, plus emotional and spiritual support to all patients and family members, all offered free of charge.

Hours are Tuesday and Friday, 9:00am – 12noon, and by appointment. For special needs, further information, or cancer support, please call 480-844-4493.

Honor Your Loved One

You can have your name, or the name of a loved one, engraved on a special brick to be placed in the area around St. Peregrine Chapel. You can also choose the Family Stone option, engraved with multiple names. Or you may select a History Stone, to be engraved with a corporate logo or child’s artwork.

Not only will your loved ones names be permanently placed in sight for all to see, but your tax-deductible contribution will make a real difference in the lives of families affected by cancer.

Order your St. Peregrine Shrine Stone today! Orders must be received by May 1^st, 2010, for the next placement opportunity.

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A Reflection by a Cancer Ministry Volunteer

Since the opening of the chapel, committed adorers have come to sit all hours of the day and night. It is quite impressive to know that over 400 people have signed up to adore Him for one hour, once a week.

Visiting with Jesus every week, is a powerful experience. You cannot come in with your troubles and leave with same state of mind. The effects of his presence are profound and cannot be easily dismissed. Although we say “Yes” to Jesus at weekly mass, being before him in the Chapel is a different kind of feeling. Sometimes it is overwhelming.

Immediately upon entering, I can sense His spirit fill the air. My eyes become transfixed on the spectacular monstrance before me. He seems to pierce my very soul at the moment of entry, pulling out all my emotions, even ones I don’t even know I have. It’s not always easy being before the King. He seems to expose my very heart; not for my own humiliation, but for His healing touch.

We may enter this place with broken lives and flowing tears, but we know He has been waiting for us with endless Love, Comfort and Joy – Peace comes from Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Parking Alert

Construction on the new parking lot has begun!

A grant from Virginia Piper Foundation is funding this much needed renovation. Construction will take approximately 55 work days to complete.

Please exercise caution and plan accordingly when accessing the Shrine late at night.

We ask for your patience and understanding for this minor inconvenience, as we improve access to the church and chapel.

St. Peregrine Laziosi

Peregrine Laziosi was born in Forli, Italy, in the year of 1265.

During his days as a young man, Peregrine was so opposed to the papacy that he struck St. Philip Benezi, who was a representative of Pope Martin IV, with his fist. In his humility, Philip offered Peregrine his other cheek to strike. This moved Peregrine so much that he apologized and vowed to change his life. Peregrine followed through by joining the Friar Servants of Mary and soon after, he became a monk.

Known for preaching, holiness, penance, and devotion to the sick and poor, Peregrine would stand in prayer for hours as an act of contrition. The physical stress of standing for such long periods caused him to develop varicose veins, which may have been what led to the development of cancer in his leg.

Peregrine’s leg cancer worsened to the point of requiring amputation by the time he reached 60 years of age. The night before the surgery was to be performed, he prayed both for God’s healing, and the grace to accept God’s will whatever the outcome. Peregrine then fell asleep at the cross, which led him to experience a vision of the crucified Jesus coming down from the cross and touching his cancer-ridden leg. When he awoke shortly after, miraculously, the cancer was gone.

Peregrine lived 20 more years in service of Christ, dying in 1345. He was canonized by Pope St. Benedict XIII in 1726.